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It's not SD-WAN vs. SASE, but SD-WAN and SASE

SD-WAN and SASE are complementary - SD-WAN handles network access and performance, whilst SASE adds more advanced security features. Don't be confused by false choices: It's not SD WAN vs. SASE, but SD WAN and SASE. Many IT vendors are like the proverbial hardware store that only sells one kind of tool: when all you have is a hammer, every problem looks like a nail. Such vendors compulsively frame issues in ways that inevitably paint their product or service as the ideal solution, typically gl

2 Dec 2021

uCPE: What is it and how does it contribute to SD WAN?

uCPE replaces legacy CPE with a single, virtualisation-capable device, enabling cost-efficient deployment for both SD WAN and SASE. What is uCPE? uCPE, which is an acronym for Universal Customer Premises Equipment, was designed to replace legacy hardware Customer Premises Equipment, or CPE. Previously, network functions and services had to be stored on physical Edge devices, known as CPE. These hardware devices were typically installed in any of the clients locations, such as a data centre,

29 Nov 2021

What's the difference between Cisco SD-WAN vs Meraki SD-WAN?

Cisco SD-WAN offers customisation and scalability for complex enterprise needs. Meraki SD-WAN delivers simplicity and cloud-focused management for branch and remote setups. I tend to think of Cisco SD-WAN as more of a typical product from the 1990's. Of course this isn't the case but the product is really one of the last 'highly configurable' products left when compared to the majority of SD-WAN solutions. If I was to give you one take-away from this comparison article, it would be simply this:

15 Nov 2021

What is the use case for HPE Aruba (Silver Peak) SD WAN?

HPE Aruba SD-WAN is ideal for large enterprises that need optimised WAN, orchestration and integration with top-tier security providers. The management interface is incredibly comprehensive, coupled with powerful features that support a use case for medium to large Enterprise network requirements. HPE Aruba is known for WAN optimisation which is both comprehensive in respect of features and highly configurable. We recommend HPE Aruba as a vendor which suits the need of larger organisations with

27 Apr 2021

How to compare SD WAN Direct Internet Access (DIA)

Direct Internet Access (DIA) enhances SD-WAN performance with symmetrical speeds, SLAs, making it ideal for enterprises prioritising uptime and application quality over cost-effective broadband options. When IT teams consider their options across SD WAN deployments, direct Internet access is a fundamental component that will impact uptime and application performance across latency and jitter. Three main SD WAN architecture options typically make up the majority of deployments. In this article,

30 Mar 2021

How to compare SD WAN underlay service providers

When comparing SD-WAN underlay providers, organisations should consider all available options against performance, reliability, SLA needs and whether a single-ISP or multi-ISP strategy is more applicable for business needs. Whilst businesses are increasingly adopting Software Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) solutions to meet the growing demands on network infrastructure, the amount of solution features and benefits associated with the SD-WAN market often removes the focus on evaluating the u

25 Aug 2020

The top 10 SD-WAN benefits you need to consider

The top ten benefits of SD-WAN include improved access to public cloud services, the ability to leverage internet services, and multi-cloud capabilities. It integrates with SASE, enables traffic prioritisation, and offers simplified deployment. SD-WAN enhances remote access, optimises network performance, provides advanced reporting capabilities, and delivers cost efficiency. Why IT Decision Makers Need to Understand SD-WAN Benefits SD-WAN fundamentally changes the way an organisation's networ

7 Nov 2019

What's driving hybrid wan adoption?

Hybrid WAN adoption is driven by the flexibility that combining SD-WAN and traditional network connections can provide. When it comes to designing and building a modern wide area network (WAN) architecture, several new and traditional technologies are available to build the most appropriate and cost-effective solution for your organisation. Today, SD WAN often serves as a focal point of connectivity, but other traditional technologies like MPLS, VPLS, and private circuits still hold value and c

10 Oct 2019

What are Virtual Leased Lines (VLLs)?

Virtual Leased Lines provide cost-effective, global point-to-point connectivity over shared MPLS backbones.Virtual Leased Lines provide cost-effective, global point-to-point connectivity over shared MPLS backbones. SHDS (Short Haul Data Services) are distance dependent. On the flip side, a Virtual Leased Line is available as point to point, multipoint or any to any on a Global basis. Short Haul Data Service If you have sites that are within a relatively close geographic range (up to 25 – 35

10 Oct 2019

SD-WAN Disadvantages & Problems: What IT Teams Should Know

While SD-WAN offers significant improvements over traditional architectures, many organisations underestimate the technical and operational challenges encountered during and after deployment. Implementation often reveals hidden complexities in underlay management and security integration that can negate expected cost savings if not proactively addressed. This guide identifies the primary limitations of the technology to help IT decision makers build a more resilient procurement strategy. Busine

16 Aug 2019

How to deploy Meraki SD WAN over MPLS?

Deploying Meraki SD-WAN with MPLS enables the performance of SLAs with SD-WAN's dynamic traffic management and policy-based routing. As one of the first cloud-managed, orchestration-based routing platforms, Cisco Meraki was in a prime position to have an SD WAN offering from the beginning. Unlike a lot of other companies, when Meraki started rolling out SD WAN capabilities in its software, it did not force you to purchase new hardware. All current MX series security appliances support SD WAN c

23 Jul 2019

What are Meraki SD WAN's limitations?

Meraki SD-WAN offers simplicity and ease of deployment but faces limitations in licensing, BGP support, CLI access, hardware throughput, tunnel scaling, high availability failover, and fibre connectivity to smaller branches. Cisco Meraki is currently the undisputed market leader when it comes to simplicity and elegance with SD-WAN deployments. The Meraki simplified cloud-based dashboard and automatic default full-mesh VPN capabilities enable extremely rapid Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP) rollout

27 Jun 2019